Dr. Caroline Despard
648 Huron St., Suite 207, London, ON N5Y 4J8
Phone: 519-667-1888 Fax: 519-667-0577
Characteristics of Practice
Solo practice - approximately 45 patients/day, all age groups comprised of a large immigrant population (Vietnamese in particular), marginalized population and psychiatry. Does minor office surgery e.g. warts, small lesions, minor suturing, IUD insertion & endometrial biopsy.
Affiliated Hospital
Admitting privileges at London Health Sciences Centre, Parkwood Hospital, including Palliative Care, some HIV care.
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Patient Profile |
YES |
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Comments |
Number |
| Adult Medicine |
X |
30 |
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| Geriatrics |
X |
10 |
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| Gynaecology |
X |
12.5 |
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| Obstetrics |
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X |
2.5 |
No. of deliveries/year |
35-40 |
| Palliative Care |
X |
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| Paediatrics |
X |
10 |
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| Mental Health Care/Counselling |
X |
15 |
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| Well Baby Care |
X |
15 |
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Other |
YES |
% |
Comments |
Number |
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| House Calls |
X |
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No. of house calls/month = |
10-20/year |
| Nursing Home |
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| Hospital Care |
X |
5 |
Palliative care unit; University Hospital/Walk-In, 1 wk in 6. On call. |
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Other:
Special interests: Vietnam Immigrants, Asthma, Parent Child Guidebook, marginalized patients, obstetrics-prenatal and delivery, Palliative Care, Hepatitis.
Scheduling Information:
Can take 5-7 students/yr. .